Gloria Callahan Obituary

CALLAHAN - Gloria, (nee Ventura) of Riverhead, formerly of Farmingdale on September 5, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Philip. Loving mother of Mark of North Carolina, Susan (Dennis) Ruffini of Riverhead, Kathleen (Randy) Koster of Huntington, and Elaine (Andrew) Pottenger of Scarsdale. Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Connor, Nicholas, Luke and Emma. Longtime parishioner of St. Kilian's R.C. Church in Farmingdale. Visitation Sunday 2-4 and 7-9pm at the McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home, 336 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead. Mass of Christian burial Monday 9:30am at St. Isidore's Church. Burial to follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Published by Newsday on Sep. 7, 2008.
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Dear Kathleen,
We are sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. We will keep you and your family in our hearts & our prayers.
With love, Laura, Chris, Anthony & Lizzie

Laura Clarke

September 8, 2008

Elaine and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a special lady.

Patty O'Brien

September 7, 2008

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